Malone Auto Racks SlingTwo Double Kayak Storage System
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They did, in fact, disintegrate in a matter of months. They were hanging from our shed in Florida, and the little sun that did shine through turned the red straps white and powdery, despite the fact that the sun was blocked by a tree. It just ripped after that. For the kayaks, my husband made a wooden stand.
I've had mine for three years and it's the height of your tallest kayak plus one inch.
They do, in fact, include two large-screen televisions. Screws with hooks on the end of the threads. After drilling pilot holes through the drywall to confirm the location of our studs, they were simple to screw in by hand, with the help of a screwdriver for extra leverage.
I'm not sure why it wouldn't work for a paddleboard; my kayak is 14 feet long. It measures about 5 feet long, 2 feet wide, and weighs about 55 pounds. That's what I keep at the bottom of the shelf. My roommate's kayak is 12 feet long and weighs around 30 pounds. It is 36 inches wide and 45 pounds in weight. That's the one we're going to put on top of everything else. My only complaint (at least with kayaks) is that loading and unloading even a single kayak requires TWO PEOPLE. Because the straps dangle freely, when you lift the kayak, the straps move with it, making it impossible to get them down without some awkward and creative maneuvering. I hope this information is useful.
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The strap system was simple to install, but putting our kayaks up required two people: one to keep the kayak in place while the other adjusts the straps and buckles it in. Plus, after ten minutes, the top loop's buckles broke. We returned home after 5 months to find our kayak on the garage floor. I tried contacting Amazon because the product's warranty is only for one year. I was told that Amazon products are only covered for 30 days and that the manufacturer's warranty was attached, which appears to be a complete ruse (it only applies to the retail purchaser and is null once they sell it to a customer). The fact that it lasted nearly a year is the only reason I gave it two stars. I'm in the process of placing an order for heavy-duty S-hooks. hook tie- downs with a capacity of 500 liters It was a good lesson.
The most difficult part was cleaning out the garage in order to clear 12' in 7 hours: The straps were clipped on with carabineers and then the boats were loaded. br>Loading the top boat was a little difficult. It's a lot easier with a second pair of hands on deck. br>Then I figured out how to hold the lower boat with a 5 gallon pail while I put the straps on. It was a lot less difficult now. I'm thinking that if I try two pails, I'll be able to load the top one faster. If it's a disastrous failure, I'll upload a video. br>In a year, I'll give you an update to see how it's doing.
I'm amazed at how well this works for the price, and it was very simple to install with the help of a stud finder. Because we have high ceilings in the garage, we added some chain to lower the kayaks. It only cost a couple of dollars at the hardware store and makes loading the kayaks a breeze. br>br>While one person can load and unload boats, it is much easier with two. There were no issues between my husband and me. I would strongly advise anyone to do this because it is a great way to get them off the floor while still keeping them close at hand.
Loading kayaks into the boat is actually a LOT more difficult than it appears! Because the loops want to shift your kayak as you try to lift it, it takes at least two people to load and unload it. If I had to do it all over again, I would probably go with the J-style. All you need to do is lift your kayak up and set it down with the help of wall-mounted hooks. You're finished after that. Something to consider prior to placing your order.
The setup is very straightforward. I considered making something or repurposing some ratchet straps, but this kit comes with everything you need, including the hooks to hang it on the wall. I used a drill to drill holes where I wanted them and then screwed the provided hook in with a screw driver for leverage. It took me about 30 minutes from start to finish. They hung fairly easily, but it was easier for me to clip one side of the strap and then the other than trying to slide the kayak into the downed strap. I just had some drywall laying behind them in the photo to make the kayaks sit better.
The eye hooks were included in the package, which was a nice touch! My garage has cement walls, which have been a pain to work with. The sling is designed to be installed in wood, but we were able to make it work with the help of a hammer drill and some concrete anchors. The kayaks are a little difficult to get up and down, and they would definitely require two people, but for the price, you can't go wrong! The clips that came with the sling work, but they aren't the most durable. Thankfully, replacing them is a cheap and simple fix if they ever break. Also, because I'll be hanging the sling in my garage, I'm hoping it will last longer than some of the outdoor user reviews claim! Overall, I'm quite pleased.
I expected this to be a much simpler process, and I had even planned to build my own similar setup using cam-corders. straps that can be locked br>br>Hanging the setup was a breeze; it was loading the kayaks on my own that was the most difficult part. Attempt to load the top long enough for the bottom to pick it up and the bottom to slide far enough for the top to fall out. Alternatively, the top falls as I get the bottom up and hooked; either way, it was a bit of a pain. But I finished it, and it looks great in my garage, which is a complete disaster. This should be an excellent setup with TWO people to help with loading and unloading. I'm going to fabricate or look into prefabricated hooks/braces to mount my yaks as one person.
- Kevin.
I'd set up a system with eye screws, but snapping the plastic buckles was always a pain. I found these after a second one broke and needed to be replaced. It was simple to clip these in, and they're even simpler to load. I was able to set up the system and load two 45-minute movies on it. 50 lb. In a matter of minutes, you'll be able to kayak on your own. Clipping into a D-ring with a biner The ring is essential for supporting the boat with one hand while clipping in with the other. Place them loosely in the bag and then cinch it. The second boat should be loaded in the same manner as the first. br>br>In addition, the straps are wider and more durable than my previous system, and there are no plastic clips to struggle with or wear out.
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